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HMRC have stated that the project – originally designed to ease pressure on Dover customs with the upcoming border checks from the EU and foodstuffs – is no longer required as other sites have the capacity with the reduced requirements. Although the decision to cancel the facility means that the …

When and why you could have incorrectly paid EU duty in Northern Ireland Since Brexit, Northern Ireland has been caught in limbo between the territories of the European Union and the United Kingdom. The small nation shares the same island as the Republic of Ireland, which is part of the EU; …

Know Your Flow We saw in the first months of Brexit, and what we are still seeing, is that many companies don’t have complete insight into their supply chain when it comes to the origin of goods. Origin is essential as it determines, for example, the import duties that need to be paid. Origin also …

The Goods Vehicle Movement Service is a customs system of the British Customs Authority designed to speed up clearances of vehicles arriving from the EU by allowing pre-lodgement of the manifest. When goods are shipped from China, there is ample time to process documents and clear shipments. The …

The Purpose of the 2025 UK Border Strategy The 2025 UK Border Strategy sets out to reinvent the current operating model using real-time data and advanced trader schemes, allowing for heightened security where it matters and reduced delays at the border for those who have proven their compliance. To …

Which non-animal products are screened by Port Health? Port Health is responsible for protecting the public and environmental health of the UK. To do this, animal products, plants, and non-animal originating food and feed are all screened during the  import clearance process. Apart from whole …

In this series, we will interview the people who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Next up in this series is Yvonne Shaw, who is the office manager in Paisley, UK. Who are you? I'm Yvonne Shaw, the office manager for Paisley. I've been in customs …

Did you know that nearly 100 million live Christmas trees are bought across Europe and America every year? If you assumed every tree was valued at £30 ( 34.27 Euro 20/12/2022 ), that’s three billion pounds of trade on just the Christmas tree alone. That’s without freight, insurance, or decorations! …

Check out this infographic provided by our UK partner, UK Customs Solutions - now Customs support UK. Click here to download a pdf version of this document.   RULES FOR ANY MODE OR MODES OF TRANSPORT EXW (Ex Works) “Ex Works” means that the seller delivers when it places the goods at the disposal …

Who are you? I’m Adam Grimshaw, the compliance manager for the UK. I’m based in Felixstowe, and have been with this office for two years now, starting at UK Customs Solutions before the acquisition in 2021. What does a compliance officer do? I make sure that our declarants are following company …